Heres what they had to say.
Kuthy explains how hydrangeas often don’t bloom and are actually challenging to look after.
If youre interested in large flowers, try starting with a more accessibleflowering plant such as peonies.
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Roses
Similarly, Kuthy says that she cant stand growing roses either.
“Don’t get me started on pruning, either.”
Kuthy often needs to wear a thick denim hazmat suit to properly prune her rose bushes every year.
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Since then, they’ve required less maintenance and are mostly out of reach of her kids.
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Ranunculus
Another gorgeous yet notoriously finicky flower is the ranunculus.
According to Kuthy, their high-maintenance nature has landed these delicate flowers on her no-grow list.
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These flowers require far too much care, timing, and management to bloom.
Kuthy explains how this makes ranunculus too challenging of a flower for her northern garden.
If youre a die-hard zucchini lover, then, by all means, dive into zucchini growing head-first.
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“You’re left with a bare spot all winter, he says.
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